Travel Limerick to Dublin Return for €19 with Bus Éireann’s Christmas Special Fares

Bus Éireann has introduced great value Christmas Special Fares on its Route 12 Limerick to Dublin service in the run-up to Christmas.

Bus Éireann is advising customers who are planning on travelling between Limerick and Dublin city to leave the car at home and travel by bus instead. During the Christmas season there are more cars on the road which can lead to driver frustration and traffic congestion. Bus Éireann is advising to plan ahead and take the bus.

Bus Éireann’s Christmas Special Fares are available from Saturday, 8 to Monday, 31 December inclusive. Customers travelling to and from Limerick to Dublin city return should note that adult fares are only €19, student fares are €16 and child fares cost only €12.

Special discounted return tickets can only be purchased in Limerick Bus Station, University of Limerick, Trinity College, and Busáras in Dublin. Special midweek and family discounts are also available.

Customers should note that it only takes 2 hours and 45 minutes travelling from Limerick to Dublin on the limited stop X12 service.

The Route 12 service has early morning departure times from Limerick city to the capital at 05:30; 08:30; 10:30 and the X12 has early morning services at 09:30 and 11:30. These services will be very convenient for customers wishing to travel early to the capital and offers more choice and availability providing customers with a faster, more convenient service from Limerick to Dublin city.

Customers should be aware that the Route 12 daily service departs from Limerick to Dublin city at 05:30; 08:30; 10:30; 12:30; 14:30 17:30; 18:30 and 20:30. Customers returning from Dublin city to Limerick should note that service departs at 07:30; 10:30; 13:30; 14:30: 16:30; 17:30; 18:30 and 20:30.
Customers can also travel on the X12 departing from Limerick to Dublin city at 09:30; 11:30; 13:30 (Fri only); 15:30; 16:15 (Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays only) and at 18:15 (Sundays and Public Holidays only).

The Route 12 also provides direct services to and from Limerick to Dublin Airport, which is ideal for relatives and friends coming home for Christmas. Relatives and friends travelling from Limerick to Dublin Airport on the Route 12 should note that the service departs at 05:30; 08:30; 10:30: 12:30; 17:30; 18:30 and 20:30. The limited stop X12 service departs from Limerick to Dublin Airport at 09:30; 11:30: 13:30 (Fridays only); 15:30: 16:15 (Fridays, Sundays and Public Holidays only) and 18:15 (Sundays and Public Holidays only).
For customers travelling from Dublin Airport to Limerick, the Route 12 departs at 07:00; 10:00; 13:00; 14:00: 16:00; 17:00 and 20:00. The X12 departs from Dublin Airport to Limerick at 07:45; 11:45 and 14:45.

The vast majority of vehicles on the Route 12 are Wi-Fi enabled.

“These special fares are a great incentive for customers travelling to and from Limerick city over the festive period. It is the most cost effective way for customers to do their Christmas shopping this year by sitting back, relaxing and enjoying getting to their destination,” said Miriam Flynn, Regional Manager, South-West, Bus Éireann.

Christmas is not just about shopping; there is a wide range of events taking place across the country. All you have to do is hop on a bus and you will be there.

For more information, please check out www.buseireann.ie

Tuesday, 4th December, 2012